Scientific evidence for treatment of resignation syndrome
Resignation syndrome affects children and adolescents who seek asylum in Sweden. In a study of 13 children suffering from the condition, researchers found that those who were separated from the rest of their family recovered. Being issued a residence permit was not necessary for their recovery. The results of this study were published in European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
A recent policy brief contains Karl Sallin (Link removed) 's recommendations for treating resignation syndrome. They are based on the findings described in a open access recent publication.
Sallin K, Evers K, Jarbin H, et al (2021) Separation and not residency permit restores function in resignation syndrome: a retrospective cohort study. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. DOI: 10.1007/s00787-021-01833-3